Berlin, the center of pleasures and kingdom of small virtues. From all over Germany young night owls come to burn themselves cheerfully in its lights, to drown in its champagne and fill its boxes and restaurants until dawn.
Is Moral um Mitternacht worth your time today? If you like movies that feel like they were filmed in a room full of cigarette smoke and expensive regret, then yes. It’s perfect for people who miss the old-school vibe of Weimar Berlin. You know, that specific mix of jazz, desperation, and really nice coats. But if you...
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"Is Moral um Mitternacht worth your time today? If you like movies that feel like they were filmed in a room full of cigarette smoke and expensive regret, then yes. It’s perfect for people who miss the old-school vibe of Weimar Berlin. You know, that specific mix of jazz, desperation, and really nice coats. But if you need a plot that moves like a bullet, you’re probably going to hate this. It wanders around quite a bit. The whole thing feels like a warning sent from 1930. It's about young nig..."
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1920 · IMDb —
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